Classic Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour or maida - 1/2 cup
• Baking powder - 1 tsp
• Cocoa powder - 3/4 cup
• Butter - 200 g
• Eggs - 3 whole
• Sugar - 1 1/2 cup
• Vanilla essence - 1/2 tsp
• Salt

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F so it reaches temperature while you assemble the batter.
2. 2Melt the butter and set it aside to cool slightly so it won't cook the eggs when added.
3. 3In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour or maida, baking powder, cocoa powder and salt until evenly combined.
4. 4In a large bowl, beat the eggs, then add the sugar little by little while continuing to beat until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
5. 5Stir the cooled melted butter and vanilla essence into the egg and sugar mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
6. 6Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no streaks remain and the batter is lump-free, taking care not to overmix.
7. 7Grease a 9-inch square baking pan, pour the batter into the pan, and bake for 30 minutes; the top should look set and the edges slightly pulled away.
8. 8Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan so they firm up, then lift out and cut into squares.
9. 9Serve with a scoop of ice cream, if you like.